Sidecar

The Sidecar is a quintessential classic cocktail that emerged at the end of World War I. It offers a perfectly balanced profile of rich cognac, bright citrus, and subtle sweetness from the orange liqueur.

Base
cognac
Difficulty
Medium
Glass
coupe
Strength
high

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozCognac(Use a good quality VSOP)
  • 0.75 ozOrange Liqueur(Cointreau or Triple Sec)
  • 0.75 ozLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

Garnish: Orange peel or lemon twist and a sugar rim

Instructions

  1. 1Coat the rim of a chilled coupe glass with sugar (optional but traditional).
  2. 2Add cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice into a shaker with ice.
  3. 3Shake well until chilled.
  4. 4Strain into the prepared glass.